Current Black Macbook or Previous Model for $200 less?

[blairh]

what would you opt for given these choices, both in new condition?

black macbook 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 250 HD - $1,400.00 (latest model)

black macbook 2.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 160 HD - $1,200.00 (previous model)

 

[ipodtouchy333]

I'd say the cheaper one, I heard the performance bump is not that significant although you should upgrade the RAM anyways by yourself. Good luck choosing!

 

[SFStateStudent]

I chose the BlackBook 2.4 Penryn 250GB...

it runs more efficient, cooler, lower fan speed, plus all that "free space" on my Hard Drive!

 

[forafireescape]

Sooooooooooooooooo worth the upgrade

 

[ghostguts]

I would go for the upgrade. Processor upgrade, ram upgrade and harddrive upgrade for $200 extra is pretty well worth it.

 

[jackc]

I'm rockin' with the extra 0.2 giggities

 

[blairh]

Hold The Presses!!!!

I just found this:

2.2 GHz, 2 GB, 160 HD..........$1,200.00 New.

 

[blairh]

Hold The Presses!!!!

so it's actually more like:

2.4 GHz, 2 GB, 250 HD - $1,400.00

vs.

2.2 GHz, 2 GB, 160 HD - $1,200.00

both new.

 

[lwcoffer2]

dumb question...why not get the previous model refurbished? $1049.00 right now w/ your initial specs

 

[blairh]

MA state tax

Throw in MA state tax, which Apple would charge me, and it's actually $1,100 (refurbished model).

I'd rather get a new black macbook for $1,200, last model I posted about, with no state tax from amazon.

 

[SFStateStudent]

How are you able to get the $1400 price v. $1499?

so it's actually more like:
2.4 GHz, 2 GB, 250 HD - $1,400.00
vs.
2.2 GHz, 2 GB, 160 HD - $1,200.00 both new.

Is that the Edu Discount???

 

[blairh]

Nope. Online rebate after purchase.

 

[blairh]

What would the 160 HD size actually be GB wise upon arrival? I'm guessing 145 GB?

 

[ref26]

I bought the last model for $1200 and I love it, don't regret it at all. Mine only had 1gb RAM too which i upgraded, so the 2 is a bonus for you Oh, and my HDD ends up about 148gb.

 

[ghostguts]

Considering you have 2gb of ram, I would now change my recommendation to the $1200 one. Harddrive upgrades aren't much for me after they reach that high of a capacity (150+), and a processor upgrade for $200 won't do to much. RAM is probably the most important factor for me.

 

[Spidey79]

Would you guys buy the Santa Rosa Blackbook for 999? This is a brand new machine with tax of course.

 

[lwcoffer2]

Would you guys buy the Santa Rosa Blackbook for 999? This is a brand new machine with tax of course.

yes...you can also max the ram on that for less than $100 too

 

[vansouza]

My advice: buy the max of what you can afford.

 

[krye]

Throw in MA state tax, which Apple would charge me, and it's actually $1,100 (refurbished model).

I'd rather get a new black macbook for $1,200, last model I posted about, with no state tax from amazon.

Good call.

 

[dannyprout]

I would definitely get the new model 4gb drooooolll

 

[QCassidy352]

refurb blackbook 2.2 SR for $1050. Get em while they last (sold out really fast last time).